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Trouble with pdf files

I have windows vista. I have Adobe Reader 9.1 and Adobe Air but I can`t open some pdf files. For example, I can get onto the direct gov site but when I try to download the pension credit form, it says...

modeller

Adobe Air repeated upgrades

Every week I get an Adobe upgrade , pop up. click OK and it installs . but a week later up it comes again . I'm on Vista , could that be a factor ?

tali1

IE8 have compatibilty isuues with Google Notebook

Does IE8 have compatibilty isuues with Google Notebook? (i am aware that Google idiotically stopped development of it) but with IE8 it takes ages to paste , comment click doesn't work and the boxes...

gina32

administrators rights?

im trying to uninstall a program but it keeps saying it was installed with administrator rights and to log in with that to uninstall, but i have and its still coming up with the same message, please...

gadgetgeek

Laptop Models

Why do manufacturers have do many varying laptop models that are very similar, with similar spec n price? What does one have the others do not? Today I looked at laptops in various places. Packard...

iamhobo

Windows 7 in-built security

Got a new laptop recently and want to get some free software to protect it. I've downloaded and installed AVG Anti-Virus but is it recommended to download a firewall as well, such as Comodo or...

smurfchops

My Heritage is stilll lurking in my laptop ...

Further to my previous question : http://www.theanswerb...y/Question938184.html I still seem to have My Heritage deep in my laptop. Sometimes I see it loading at the bottom left of the screen when I...

itinerants

Intrusive Excel 2007 - How can I get rid of it?

I use Office Home and Student 2003 which includes Excel. Since last auto updates were downloaded, my PC (Packard Bell/ Vista) is forcing/opening Excel 2007 every time I try to open a spreadsheet....

Tefler

Windows XP networking

I'm trying to network our three computers so that they can share documents and printer. The computers are all on the same internet network, accessing through a wireless router (PC wired, laptops...

andy-hughes

Slow Boot-up

How can i find out which programmes boot up automatically on start-up - and how can I stop them doing so, to speed up my starting time?

Want-to-know

Internet Explorer/Firefox Freezing

I have WIndows 7 - my computer is only 6 months old. I prefer Internet Explorer 8 whilst my husband uses Firefox for internet access. However, we both have problems with freezing. A little blue ring...

trt

Windows Update Problem.

I was notified I have an important update to download but, when I try to d/load it gets half way across the bar and no further. I have tried a few times but its the same....

Mr-H

Thunderbird vs. WindowsMail

Given the choice - which one would you choose please? I am (still) using Firefox over IE8.

Dris

Cant access IE on Lappy

I have just had my stand alone and Lappy overhauled last week. Was able to have both working concurrently off the same router. Now only the stand alone works.Lappy wont allow me access to IE although...

pingu748

windows 7 updates refusing to install ..

When closing down my pc (Sony Vaio running Windows 7) I am being told that I have 2x updates to install .. each and every time I close my PC down this happens .. they dont seem to install or get...

ask100

Microsoft Office 2007

I have a laptop running Windows 7 and as normal it comes pre-installed with Office 2007 which I can choose to buy. I prefer Office 2003 and have installed it. However every so often - too often -...

vivandorron

Should I renew AVG.?

I ask the question with the thought in mind that there could be something better for the price involved. November of last year, I purchased (from Amazon) AVG Anti Virus (3 user) for the sum of...

Joeyjake

PC Keeps Restarting Itself

I keep seeing a black screen with white writing telling me previous login attempt was interrputed by power failure and to click on one of four options (safe mode, restart as per last login etc etc)...

Playbill

New computer and missing files

I got a new computer from a small local shop last week. They said they would transfer all my data from the old machine onto the new one. The old machine had two 40gb hard drives and the shop put the...

stod180

Bios password for Acer Aspire 5630

To repair a problem a BIOS password is required I do not remember ever installing a 6 letter/number password was this set by the manufacturer ? any help appreciated cheers.

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